Overview
Assistant Stage Manager (Book Cover)
Sonia Friedman Productions is seeking applications for an experienced, Assistant Stage Manager (Book Cover) for a new production of Anton Chekhov’s The Cherry Orchard, adapted by Conor McPherson and directed by Ian Rickson.
Your duties and responsibilities will be those normally expected of an Assistant Stage Manager (Book Cover) on a first-class West End production.
Previous experience as a ASM (Book Cover) is essential. Skills required include attention to detail, calm under the pressure of a live production environment and good all-round technical skills.
We are committed to a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We particularly welcome and encourage applications from those currently underrepresented in our workforce.
Please Note: All applicants must be able to commit to the full contract.
Start Date: August 2026
Job Location: Harold Pinter Theatre, West End London
Contract Type: Fixed term until January 2027
Salary: Weekly rate as per SOLT/Equity Agreement.
Weekly Hours: 6 day working weeks (Monday to Saturday); up to 8 shows per week plus maintenance and understudy calls.
Application Deadline: Sunday 17th May 2026
Salary: Weekly rate as per SOLT/Equity Agreement.
Closing Date: 2026-05-17
IMPORTANT: Before applying for this role, please make sure you have the right to work in the country where the role is based. Unless it clearly stipulates within in the job advert above that the hiring company is looking to or able to sponsor applicants it is deemed that the hiring employer will only consider applications from those able to comply with and work in the country where the role is based.
